Posted 49d ago

L2 Commercial Officer

Hays Canberra ACT

Contract Full time
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Key points we found

  • Support commercial and procurement activities within a defence environment.
  • Assist with contract administration and project coordination.
  • Liaise with stakeholders and maintain accurate records.

12-month contract | 5 days in-office | NV1 clearance required

Your new company
This role plays a critical role in delivering complex defence capability outcomes. Due to an increased workload, an opportunity has arisen for a motivated Commercial Officer to join a high-performing team supporting procurement and project delivery activities.
Your new role
As an APS Level 2 Commercial Officer, you will support commercial and procurement activities within a defence environment, while also providing general project management and coordination support. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable working across both commercial and project functions.

  • Supporting defence procurement activities in line with Commonwealth policies and frameworks
  • Assisting with contract administration and commercial documentation
  • Coordinating project tasks, schedules, and reporting activities
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Maintaining accurate records and supporting governance requirements
  • Providing general administrative and project support as required

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in defence procurement and commercial environments
  • A current NV1 security clearance (essential)
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work across varied tasks
  • Experience providing project support or general project coordination
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What you'll get in return

  • 12-month labour hire contract with potential for extension
  • Opportunity to work within a key defence portfolio
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Janelle Kelly, Associate Director
Recruiting experts in Procurement
P: 02 61127670 E: [email protected]#2995059

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Skills
Attention to detail
Commercial Procurement
Contracts Administration
Organisational skills
Project Management
Security clearance NV1
Stakeholder Engagement

Perks & benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Opportunity for contract extension
Supportive and collaborative team environment

More details
Expiring date
1 May 2027
Date posted
1 May 2026
Category
Government, Emergency & Defence
Occupation
Policy, Planning & Regulation
Contract type
Contract
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Public Administration and Safety
Sector
Government
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree

Hays

Privately held company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 11,100 people across 31 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

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At Hays we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partners, we’re by your side, every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or support in navigating a career change, we bring the expertise and the connections to partner with you to help you realise your ambition.

Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

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